KEBNEKAISE WOMEN’S CONQUEST
Climb Sweden’s highest mountain
Nikkaluokta, Swedish Lapland
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Team Size
Max 7 Participants
Number of participants
RED LABEL
‘Expedition Challenge’
Women-only climbing expedition
Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest Six months of training. Eight days of climbing.
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Ingredients:
Rest, Nature, Northern Lights, Huskies & Team Spirit
You’ve done the Blue Label. You know what it’s like to sleep in a tent at minus 20.
You know it’s possible. Now you want more.
This is the next step.
The Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest is an 8-day climbing expedition in Swedish Lapland.
For women only. Maximum 7 participants.
With six months of personal preparation via Beast Mode On.
And Karin as your guide on the ice.
You stand on the summit. We make sure you’re ready for it.
Kebnekaise is the highest mountain in Sweden. 2,097 meters.
You reach it after 60 kilometers through mountain valleys, on skis, with a pulk.
That asks a lot of your fitness. And that’s exactly what you train for during those six months.
Not hard. Smart. Based on your body, your rhythm, your cycle.
8-day climbing expedition in Swedish Lapland. For women only.
- Climb Kebnekaise (2,097 m)
- 60 km through frozen mountain valleys
- 8-day winter climbing expedition
- Sleep in tents and lodges
- 6 months of personal preparation via Beast Mode On
- Hunting for the northern lights
- Far above the Arctic Circle
- Guide Karin Sloove leads the trip
- Maximum 7 participants
I doubted if I was fit enough for Kebnekaise. On day two it was tough. On day six I stood on the summit. I didn’t expect that of myself. The preparation through Beast Mode On really made the difference.
Karin knows exactly when to encourage you and when to give you space. The group was small and close-knit. I went alone and came back with people I won’t soon forget.
KARIN SLOOVE LEADS THIS EXPEDITION
Guide and expedition expert
Our guides are there to guide your tour in the best way possible. They are fully part of the group and give space. Room for own initiative, own development and own opinions.
The attended first aid & guide training provide a good basis during adventure tours.
For Karin and Arctic Adventure, the rule is: “Out of your comfort zone. Within the safety zone.”
Welcome to the Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest
You’ve done a Blue Label trip. You know how it feels to wake up in a tent at minus 20. You know the cold isn’t that bad. And you know you want more.
The Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest is for women who are ready for the next step. Not the biggest expedition of their lives, but one where the preparation is already part of the adventure.
Six months before departure, you start with Beast Mode On. Susan and Karin create a training schedule that fits your body, your cycle, and your busy life. You receive a Polar H10 heart rate monitor and a personal HRV dashboard. Every day you’ll know whether you can push yourself or if it’s better to recover. This way, you arrive in Nikkaluokta not just as a candidate, but as someone who is ready.
In Swedish Lapland, we start on skis. Pulk behind you. Mountain valleys ahead. Seven women, one guide. The first day is about getting used to the rhythm. By the second day, it’s already in your legs. On day four, you feel that you’re walking towards something.
Kebnekaise slowly appears. First as a silhouette on the horizon. Then as something concrete. A mountain with a name. Your goal for the past six months.
The summit is 2,097 meters. The route is technical but achievable. Karin leads the way. She knows where the ice is reliable and where you need to be careful. She knows the mountain. And she knows you, because she has followed your preparation for the past six months.
When you stand at the top, it’s quiet. The wind. Your breath. The view over Lapland.
You’ve trained for six months to get here. You’ve walked 60 kilometers through mountain valleys. You’ve pulled your own pulk and set up your own tent. And now you’re standing here.
That’s what you take home. Not as a memory. As knowledge.
Elevation profile Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest
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Program Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest
Climb the Highest Mountain in Sweden in Winter.
Day 1
We meet in Kiruna around 12:00 PM. You’ll meet Karin and the rest of the group. Then we depart by minibus towards the Sami village of Nikkaluokta, arriving mid-afternoon. We sleep in simple, warm lodges. We cook for ourselves, eat together, and prepare for the days in the wilderness. You’ll check your gear. You’ll already recognize many faces from the Winter Adventure Fair in October. Tomorrow morning, it really begins.
Day 2 – snowmobile transfer and start of the trek
In the early morning, the snowmobile is ready. We load our pulks and skis. For the first few tens of kilometers, we are taken into the Vistas Valley. Here, in lower terrain with trees and bushes, the snow is sometimes unreliable. With the snowmobile, we avoid those risks.
As soon as we get higher and the snow is better, we switch to our skis. From here, we continue on our own. Deep into the wilderness. Slowly, rhythmically, in silence. Towards noon, we have lunch in the snow. In the afternoon, we pitch our tent for the first time. You melt snow, eat warm food, crawl into your sleeping bag early.
Day 3 – towards the Kebnekaise Massif
We pack up camp and ski further, now heading southwest. The landscape opens up. You feel your body adapting to the rhythm. Your pulk glides behind you. We take regular breaks. Warm drinks. A small snack. In the afternoon, we set up our camp again. Everything revolves around simplicity. Efficiency. Staying warm. Getting rest.
Day 4 – to the basecamp
Today we also continue our trek. In the familiar rhythm: an hour of walking, ten minutes break. Repeat. The silence is vast. The view expansive. If all goes according to plan, by the end of this day we will reach the spot where we set up our basecamp for the ascent of Kebnekaise. The tents stand firmly in the snow. We eat and rest. Tomorrow, the summit awaits.
Day 5-6 – the roof of Sweden
Today John joins us. A local guide with knowledge of the mountain. We start early. First with skis, then on snowshoes. The route depends on the weather and conditions.
The climb is not a technical climb. Mountaineering knowledge is not required.
The goal: to stand on the summit of Kebnekaise around noon. Sweden below you. The air thin. The silence absolute. In the afternoon, we descend to the basecamp. The tents are still there. We say goodbye to John.
Day 7 – back to civilization
We break camp and ski back to the agreed-upon point. There, the snowmobiles await us. They take us back through the valley to Nikkaluokta. In the village, we shower. There’s a warm meal. A chair. A bed. Your body feels tired, but satisfied.
Day 8 – departure to Kiruna
Early in the morning, the minibus takes us to Kiruna airport. We arrive there around 09:30 AM, well in time for the first flight to Stockholm. If you prefer to stay an extra day in Kiruna, or if your flight is in the evening, you can also disembark there.
Good to Know
The climb of Kebnekaise is planned for day 5, but nature determines the timing. Karin stays in daily contact regarding the weather and conditions. If the chance of good weather is higher earlier or later, we shift the summit day. It remains an expedition. Flexibility is part of the adventure.
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Preparation
The preparation process starts six months before departure, in September 2026. Beast Mode On creates a personal training schedule based on your HRV data and cycle. You receive a Polar H10 heart rate monitor and daily load advice. There is a monthly check-in with your coach.
The Winter Adventure Fair is on October 3, 2026. A great moment to meet Karin and your fellow participants for the first time.
Shortly before departure, there is a preparation session with Karin: gear check, map discussion, and tent setup if possible.
During the Trip
The Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest is a Red Label expedition. This means: self-sufficient, expedition-style, in a small group of maximum 7 women.
We sleep in expedition tents. For safety, always with at least two people per tent.
Moving, cooking, and navigating are done together. The beauty of small groups is that a real and strong group feeling always develops. Sometimes friendships and reunions still happen years later.
We keep in touch with each other before (and often after) in a WhatsApp group.
Fitness
This ‘Expedition Experience’ is a Blue label expedition and is low-threshold in design. Still, basic fitness is necessary. Depending on the weather, it could be a spirited ride.
You don’t have to run a marathon. But assume you should be able to run 10 kilometers with a 10-kilogram backpack at a normal pace, 10 days in a row.
10 kilometers of continuous running is also good. Do you have any questions about this? If so, please contact the guide.
During the trek, there is mainly physical stress on the knees and lower back.
Sports Medical Examination
Are you older than 55 and want to participate in this trip? Then we strongly advise you to have a sports medical examination performed. Read more about the possibilities here.
Safety
During the trip, we are in uninhabited mountain territory. In case of emergency, our position can always be reached by rescue services.
Karin carries communication equipment: Garmin inReach and satellite phone. Basecamp in the Netherlands follows along live.
Navigation: digital (GPS) and analog (compass and map).
Karin is certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) and WGA II.
Equipment
You get to borrow the full winter expedition equipment. Skis, backcountry ski boots, sleeping bags, sled. By arrangement, you are free to bring your own gear. Provided it meets our requirements.
We also provide group materials. Cooking utensils, tents, navigation and communication equipment.
Packing List
After your registration (or upon request) you’ll receive a detailed packing list.
Beast Mode On
The 6-month preparation process via Beast Mode On is included in the price. You start in September 2026. Susan and Karin guide you from your first HRV measurement to the summit of Kebnekaise.
More information about Beast Mode On: beastmode-on.nl
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Participants of the Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest
March 21 – 28, 2027 (Guide: Karin Sloove)
Participant 1: Available
Participant 2: Available
Participant 3: Available
Participant 4: Available
Participant 5: Available
Participant 6: Available
Participant 7: Available
Minimum 5 participants to depart. Maximum 7.
There are 7 spots still available.
Who is this trip for?
The Kebnekaise Women’s Conquest is intended for women who have already done a Blue Label trip with Arctic Adventure and are ready for the next step.
You have experience with winter camping. You know what a pulk is. And you are willing to train seriously for six months.
The group consists exclusively of women. Maximum 7 participants. You sign up as an individual. Friends who want to go together are also welcome.
The average age for Red Label trips is between 35 and 55. Experience with winter or mountaineering is not required, but a good basic level of fitness is.
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Travel Dates
March 21 – 28, 2027
Trip Start
March 21, 2027.
Meet the guide in Kiruna city center at 12:00 PM at Malmfältens Folhögskola
Trip End
March 28, 2027.
Departure from Kiruna around 08:30.
We will arrange a shuttle to Kiruna airport this morning.
Transport to Sweden
This trip connects well with the flight from Düsseldorf with Eurowings. This flight is on Saturday late afternoon. So you can arrive on Saturday. You can sleep at Malmfältens STF, where we will meet on Sunday at 12:00.
You book flights yourself.
You can also come to Sweden by train or car.
Total Trip Cost
€ 2,973
This Includes:
- 6-month personal coaching program via Beast Mode On
- Polar H10 heart rate monitor (worth € 99.90)
- Personal HRV training schedule, daily load advice, and cycle advice
- Monthly check-in and coaching sessions
- All local transfers in Sweden (incl. Kiruna → Nikkaluokta)
- Professional guidance by Karin Sloove (IPGA, WGA II, WAFA)
- 2 nights in a lodge (day 1 and day 7)
- 5 nights in an expedition tent
- All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8
- Group gear (tent, stove, fuel, navigation tools, communication devices, first aid)
- Winter equipment (-40C expedition sleeping bag, winter sleeping mat, backcountry skis, backcountry ski boots, skins, ski poles, pulk, harness)
- Contribution to the VZR guarantee fund
- Booking fees
Participants
Maximum 7
This Excludes:
- Flights, train journey to the destination
- Travel insurance with winter sports coverage
- Cancellation insurance
- Drinks personal expenses
- Personal equipment (see packing list tab)
Please Note.
If during the trip it is collectively decided to undertake extras (Excursions, overnight stays, meals), these costs will be divided among the participants.
We Provide
- Touring cross-country skis
- Cross-country ski boots
- Gaiters
- Ski skins
- Ski poles
- Overall during the dog sledding tour
- Winter boots during the dog sledding tour
- Sled and towing harness
- Luggage bag
- Tent bag
- Dinner mug
- Food
- -25 Expedition Sleeping Bag
- 2 Sleeping mats
- Stove
- Fuel
- Pans
- Expedition tent
- Emergency bivouac
- Maps
- Compass
- GPS
- Communication devices
- First Aid
You Provide
Food
- 2 Thermos flasks
- Spoon, mug
Sleeping
- Sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp
Hygiene
- Personal medication
- Toiletries
Clothing
- Socks
- T-shirt
- Down slippers
- Underwear
- Long underwear
- Fleece pants/leggings
- Windshell pants
- Long thermal shirt
- Fleece sweater
- Fleece jacket
- Windproof jacket
- Down jacket
- Pair of gloves
- Thick wool mittens
- Outer mittens
- Hat
- Buff / Balaclava
- Glacier sunglasses
- Ski goggles
You will receive a detailed packing list after your registration, or upon request.
Rent / Buy
Renting an expedition down jacket is possible via Arctic Adventure for €50
As a participant in our trips, you get a 10% discount in Beaver stores. So take advantage of that if you still need to buy stuff.
Check Marktplaats.nl for good used equipment.
Contact us if you have questions about the material.
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